Make your mark with Thiess 

Everyday, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.

Thiess is the place to make things happen.

About the role

We’re looking for a capable and confident HR Administrator to support our Lake Vermont team while two of our team members take parental and other extended leave. This is a fixed-term parental leave cover with flexible work location options.

You’ll be part of a small, fast-paced HR team that supports one of Thiess’ largest and longest-standing mining operations. Whether you're based on site or in Brisbane, you'll play a key role in keeping things running smoothly and supporting our people.

Work location options:

• Local to site (Dysart or surrounds) – 9-day fortnight roster (5/2/4/3), with full camp or local living allowance
• Brisbane-based – Monday to Friday, with 1 day per week WFH and occasional site travel (note: not a FIFO roster, no flights provided)

You’ll report to the site-based HR Manager and be supported by a collaborative, capable team.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities for site-based employees
• Assist with recruitment administration and tracking
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and personnel files
• Support payroll queries, reporting and system updates
• Contribute to community engagement and inclusion initiatives on site
• Interpret and apply Enterprise Agreements and Awards in everyday work
• Support the full HR lifecycle across administration, data and general people queries
• Pitch in across a wide range of HR tasks, working closely with site leaders and the broader HR team

This role suits someone who enjoys variety, is comfortable juggling priorities, and wants to be part of a down-to-earth, supportive team.

About you
We’re looking for someone with strong admin skills, good judgement, and a calm, professional approach. You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a HR support or administration role
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• A high level of attention to detail and excellent time management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Experience using HRIS or business systems (e.g. SAP, Workday) – desirable
• Experience in mining or heavy industry is highly regarded but not essential – we’re open to capable candidates who are keen to learn and understand site culture

What’s on offer

• Flexible work options to suit your location and lifestyle:
• 9-day fortnight roster for site-based roles
• Monday to Friday + 1 WFH day for Brisbane-based roles
• Site allowance for site-based roles
• Full camp accommodation or local living allowance (Dysart and surrounds)
• Local Living Allowance for eligible Dysart residents
• AIA Vitality rewards program and corporate health insurance discounts
• Development and support from a genuinely collaborative HR team
• Exposure to a large-scale, complex mining operation
• Real opportunity to contribute, problem-solve, and make a difference

About us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers and their families – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com

How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.    

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

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